Independent Pittwater MP Jacqui Scruby has delivered on a key election promise, with the NSW Government confirming that $250 million in funding has been allocated for Mona Vale Road West Upgrade in the 2025/6 NSW Budget and giving a green light to the project.
The $250 million commitment from the NSW Government is in addition to the $250 million in Federal Government funding secured by Mackellar MP Sophie Scamps earlier this year, bringing the total project funding to $500 million.
Ms Scruby campaigned on securing funding to finish the road. The project involves upgrading 3.4 kilometres of Mona Vale Road from two lanes to four lanes between McCarrs Creek Road, Terrey Hills and Powder Works Road, Ingleside.
“Since being elected I’ve advocated continually for the NSW Government to fund this critical road, and I thank the government for recognising its importance,” Ms Scruby said.
“Finishing the upgrade is an issue that unites our community – it’s a safety risk, traffic bottleneck and a major route to the CBD and hospital, as well as a bushfire escape route.”
Ms Scruby will now turn her focus to delivery: “This four-lane road was promised by then premier and Pittwater MP Robert Askin in 1966 and I’m determined to make sure it’s delivered.
“There is a common myth that the Mone Vale West Upgrade was ‘shovel ready’ or half built. It’s not. There are approvals and pre-construction work that will take time, but people can trust I’ll continue my lobbying to keep things on track.”
Planning and assessment will take about 2.5 years, with construction to begin in 2028 and run for at least two years.